We implemented this methodology using Virtual People Factory (VPF), a web-based VH creation and interaction system. We integrated this implementation into an educational course and conducted a user study with graduate health profession students (n=32) to test the efficacy of our methodology. The study involved novice health professions graduate students creating their own VH patient. Then other students interacted with their patient and provided feedback. Students then updated their virtual patient based on the feedback. This iterative loop was conducted three times throughout a semester. When comparing the initial perception of their virtual patient (in round 1) to their perception of their virtual patient after round 3, there is supporting evidence that constructing virtual humans can help improve accuracy of perception of conversational partners.